Wyndham locals are on the hunt for bargains with the Garage Sale Trail returning to the municipality.
Last weekend saw the first of 130 garage sales held across Wyndham as part of the nationwide festival, with more to be held this weekend on November 18 and 19.
Allowing people to both cash in their unwanted goods and bag cheap bargains of their own, Wyndham mayor Susan McIntyre said the festival was a great event for the community and the environment.
“Garage Sale Trail helps neighbours connect make some money and keep their good stuff out of landfill,” Cr McIntyre said.
“There will be something for everyone; designer fashion, mid-century furniture,
cookware, vinyl, kids’ stuff, tools and more.”
Many of those participating are raising funds for particular causes, including Werribee nurse Sally Kime who last weekend held a garage sale in support of a school in Tanzania.
Ms Kime explained how Fundraising and Recycling for Tanzania came about.
“A few years ago pre-covid we were able to go to Tanzania and volunteer our time and we not only worked in health settings but we also supported a school, Ekica, a local private school,” she said of the charity which raises money for school supplies, food, water and basic goods.
While garage sales usually involve second hand goods, Ms Kime and friend Diane were selling dog bandanas, dog biscuits, aprons and baby bibs.
“Diane upcycles material that she finds or is donated to her or finds at an op-shop,” said Ms Kime, adding that the items are also available at local markets.
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Cade Lucas.
